Obituaries

Matilda Head

Matilda Head

Jan 25, 2015

Matilda “Mama T.T.” Head, age 68 of Kiln passed away in Gulfport. On January 31, 1946, I was given the gift of life, on January 25, 2015, I gave it back. She was the daughter of the late Vert and Bernettie Ladner and was preceded in death by her brothers, Leo and U.J. Ladner; and sister, Melba Smith. She was...

James F. "Jim" Drake

James F. "Jim" Drake

Jan 25, 2015

Dr. James F. "Jim" Drake, age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015, in Moss Point, MS. Jim was born and raised in Sutherland, IA. He lived and worked in Storm Lake, IA for over 30 years. Choosing a second career, Jim left Iowa to attend Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, GA, graduating in 1982....

Michele Perkins

Michele Perkins

Jan 24, 2015

On the cool day of February 2, 1974, Michele Perkins smiled and laughed for the first time. Mike and Vadis Perkins - her loving parents - fell in love with that smile and many more would fall victim to its light and shining presence for the next 40 years. That smile and laugh that could destroy rotten moods, brighten the...

Marie "Molly"  Stiglets Edwards

Marie "Molly" Stiglets Edwards

Jan 23, 2015

Marie “Molly” Stiglets Edwards, 85, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015. Molly was born July 12, 1929 in Pascagoula, MS. She later moved to Ocean Springs, MS after marrying her late husband, Edgar Wallace Edwards where they raised their three daughters. Molly was an active member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She worked for 10...

Robert Croker

Robert Croker

Jan 23, 2015

Mr. Robert Croker, age 52, of Vancleave, MS left his earthly home to join his Father in Heaven, on Friday, January 23, 2015. Bob was a 10 year resident of the coast and served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. He enjoyed being stationed on both the West and East coasts and in Rota, Spain. He was most recently...

Lois Lora Scarborough Parker

Lois Lora Scarborough Parker

Jan 22, 2015

Lois Lora Scarborough Parker, age 89, of Biloxi, was born on January 31, 1925. After struggling with many health problems her struggle ended peacefully and was gently cradled in God’s arms and taken to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Lois was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and a faithful and active member of White Plains...

Henry Frank Diaz III

Henry Frank Diaz III

Jan 22, 2015

Henry Frank Diaz III, 83 of Biloxi, MS died Thursday, January 22, 2015 in Biloxi. Henry was born September 8, 1931 in Biloxi, MS and remained a lifelong resident. He was a salesman for Frank P. Corso, Inc. for 50 years. Henry was a Eucharistic minister and active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D'Iberville. He enjoyed fishing, cooking...

Oliver Dwaine Walker

Oliver Dwaine Walker

Jan 21, 2015

Oliver D. Walker, age 59, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015, in Biloxi. Mr. Walker was born in Mobile County, Alabama, and had been a long time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force with twenty years of service, during which time he received many awards, medals and citations....

Stephen N. Barnes, USAF, Ret.

Stephen N. Barnes, USAF, Ret.

Jan 21, 2015

MSgt Stephen N. Barnes, USAF, Ret., 62, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015. He was a resident of the Gulf Coast for the last 29 years. He was a passionate lover of music. Stephen was a “Harley Man” who loved his motorcycles. A Vietnam veteran, he retired from the United States Air Force as a medic who aided in several humanitarian...

Francis Bublavek

Francis Bublavek

Jan 19, 2015

Francis Bublavek, age 60, from Biloxi passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015. He lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 23 years. Francis was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 22, 1954. He was the son of the late Joseph and Rebecca E. Bublavek. He was the husband of the late Bobbie Bublavek. He was a graduate of the...

Lisa Kirby

Lisa Kirby

Jan 19, 2015

Lisa Kirby, 45, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015 in Vancleave. Lisa was born in Maryland and had been a resident of Vancleave for the last six years. She loved reading and photography. She especially loved taking pictures of nature and animals. Lisa was a pet lover. She also loved writing poetry and received many awards...

Timothy Dale Myers

Timothy Dale Myers

Jan 19, 2015

Mr. Timothy Dale Myers, age 60, of Larue, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2015. He was a member of Ramsay Hills Baptist Church in Vancleave. He loved to hunt and fish but most of all loved being a PaPaw to his three grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by many. He was preceded in death by...

John "John-John" Marion Dubaz

John "John-John" Marion Dubaz

Jan 19, 2015

John “John-John” Marion Dubaz, age 51, of Biloxi, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015. John was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was of the Catholic faith and attended Nativity BVM Cathedral. John is preceded in death by his parents, L.J. and Irene Therrot Dubaz; and brother, Don Dubaz. Survivors include brothers, Lukie Dubaz, Mark (Ann) Dubaz, Paul Dubaz and...

Elsie Lucile Carter Davis

Elsie Lucile Carter Davis

Jan 19, 2015

Elsie Lucile Carter Davis, 94, of Brookhaven, MS, formerly of Fontainebleau, MS, passed away at Haven Hall Healthcare Center in Brookhaven, on Monday, January 19, 2015. Mrs. Davis was born on July 2, 1920, in Village Mills, TX, to William Raymond Carter and Bertie Rae Wiggins Carter Releford. She retired from Civil Service after serving as a secretary for the...

Edward Zettel

Edward Zettel

Jan 18, 2015

Edward Zettel, 80, died Sunday, January 18, 2015 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a resident of the Latimer Community. Edward was a member of the Shriners and was a Mason. He enjoyed fishing with his son and friends and sitting on the porch to watch the cars go by. Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Alethia Ann...

Matilda Rosalee Smolcich Barry

Matilda Rosalee Smolcich Barry

Jan 18, 2015

Matilda Rosalee Smolcich Barry, age 95, died Sunday, January 18, 2015 in Jackson, MS. Although she had been living with her son in Jackson for several years, her heart was always on Biloxi’s Point Cadet. Only Hurricane Katrina could have displaced her from her beloved Oak Street where she raised her family and lived happily for eighty-five years. Her family...

William M.  "Billy"  Dugan

William M. "Billy" Dugan

Jan 17, 2015

Mr. William M. “Billy” Dugan, Jr., age 80, of North Biloxi, died Saturday, January 17, 2015 with his family by his side. Mr. Dugan was born June 13, 1934 in Shuqualak, MS. He served in the Marine Corp and retired from Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula after 25 years. Mr. Dugan is preceded in death by his parents, William Max Dugan,...

Edward "Scott" Bailey

Edward "Scott" Bailey

Jan 17, 2015

Edward Scott Bailey, 50, died Saturday, January 17, 2015. Edward is preceded in death by his father, Chadwick Grady Bailey. He is survived by his wife, Helen Bailey; his children, Tammy Smith (Doug) Pittman, Dewana “Dee Dee” Bailey, Edward Scott “Scotty” Baily II, and Charles A. “Dale” Bailey; grandchildren, Keith Holland, Christian Holland, Corey Pittman, Cameron Collins, Kendall Collins, Kandyce...

Reba Carolyn Branch

Reba Carolyn Branch

Jan 17, 2015

Reba Carolyn Branch, 70, died Saturday, January 17, 2015 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was a resident of the Gulf Coast for the last 15 years. Reba was a member of the Beauvoir Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Friendship Club, the Association of Guidance Counselors and the VEA and NEA. She is survived by two brothers,...

James Harlan Hutchison

James Harlan Hutchison

Jan 17, 2015

James "Jimmy" Harlan Hutchison, 56, of Gulfport died Saturday, January 17, 2015 in Gulfport. Jimmy was born April 10, 1958 and has been a resident of Gulfport all his life. He was a dedicated employee of Rex Distributing for 30 years. Jimmy was a loving father and grandfather. His hobbies included fishing and going to the beach. He also enjoyed...